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informative
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medium-paced
informative
reflective
medium-paced
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read this for a class. It's fine but I question how far the research has progressed since it's writing. I also felt like a lot of the examples used relied on stereotypes.
What a fabulous book. The information in this book is invaluable especially for those of us who are secret introverts. I especially liked the chapters on childhood development. It gave me a new perspective on children and how to interact with them. Highly recommend.
Until reading this book, I had never truly appreciated the talents my introverted friends and family bring to my life.
From discussing some of the scientific basis for introvert/extrovert-ism to the cultural differences between east and west (and their leaning towards rewarding introverted or extroverted tendencies), Susan challenges us to see the value of introverted skills. Through the pandemic I've found more joy in my contemplative and solo time, and soon I found I was more introverted than I had previously thought.
I would encourage everyone to read Susan's novel. Incredibly thought provoking and important to expand our appreciation for the other 50% of Earth's population.
Let's unleash the power of quiet.
From discussing some of the scientific basis for introvert/extrovert-ism to the cultural differences between east and west (and their leaning towards rewarding introverted or extroverted tendencies), Susan challenges us to see the value of introverted skills. Through the pandemic I've found more joy in my contemplative and solo time, and soon I found I was more introverted than I had previously thought.
I would encourage everyone to read Susan's novel. Incredibly thought provoking and important to expand our appreciation for the other 50% of Earth's population.
Let's unleash the power of quiet.
She started pretty strong with describing an extrovert and an introvert and even introduced the word “ambivert” which is a whole other category for people like me. Where she went wrong was in demonizing extroverts and essentially implying that introvert good, extrovert bad and if you’re an ambivert then you should really hate the extroverted half of yourself.
She’s not educated in psychology and it shows. People that she describes run the gauntlet of introvert to autistic and not once did she acknowledge that distinction let alone introduce autism into the conversation. Also, someone she idolizes has this idea that through constant self monitoring as an introvert you can have an easy life in an extrovert world. But there’s a name for that idea and behavior and it’s called people pleasing. No one has ever had a great time in life by giving up your identity to please others so you can just fit in. Bad book filled with bad ideas and very damaging to quiet people the world over. I shouldn’t have expected much from a former Wall Street lawyer, but then again I didn’t find that tidbit out until nearly two-thirds of the way through the book.
She’s not educated in psychology and it shows. People that she describes run the gauntlet of introvert to autistic and not once did she acknowledge that distinction let alone introduce autism into the conversation. Also, someone she idolizes has this idea that through constant self monitoring as an introvert you can have an easy life in an extrovert world. But there’s a name for that idea and behavior and it’s called people pleasing. No one has ever had a great time in life by giving up your identity to please others so you can just fit in. Bad book filled with bad ideas and very damaging to quiet people the world over. I shouldn’t have expected much from a former Wall Street lawyer, but then again I didn’t find that tidbit out until nearly two-thirds of the way through the book.